Abstract

Computer-based training is now widely recognised as a viable approach for
education in institutions of higher learning, as evidenced by the number of
institutions that offer courses (Van der Westhuizen, 1999:1). Corporate South
Africa has embarked on a similar course of action. The researcher used a qualitative
research design in this study, with participation from learning facilitators, learners
and managers in 15 South African organisations. Data was collected by way of
individual interviews, focus group interviews, observations and the analysis of
legislative documentation. On the basis of a study involving a number of South
African organisations, some requirements were found relevant for the successful
implementation of a computer-based training strategy. The performance of the
organisations selected for the study was measured against requirements for the
successful implementation of computer-based training. Although the integration
of online learning in the corporate training environment is still in its early stages,
corporate South Africa is very advanced in certain aspects of computer-based
training implementation.